> On Dec 6, 2004, at 7:42 AM, Jonathan Markevich wrote:
>> > Here's another pie-in-the-sky request.
> >
> > Is there some kind of way I can control the frontend machine through
> > the network? We're currently in a rather spread-out place, and
> > sometimes I'd like to watch tv and programs another floor away. The
> > frontend and backend are all on the same machine, and the output from
> > that is piped all over the house.
> >
> > LIRC seems to be able to signal the app to do things, is there some
> > way to extend that even more?
> >
>> I seem to remember a remote control that operated via 802.11, but I
> don't know who made it. Anyone else see this?
>>
there is a remote that has 802.11 but that is for downloading codes and
updates driect from the manufacturer
http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000023022431/